From my conversations with donors, I know that they often grant much more than they initially intended or thought they would be able to, thanks to this same investment growth. It’s a model that offers the best of both worlds when it comes to supporting your favorite charities. You can continue to give on a regular basis while still having additional funds available for a larger gift, or a special project, or an unexpected event, like a hurricane or pandemic.
 

DAFs fill what had been a gap in the philanthropic landscape. The popularity of DAFs among donors and the positive impact DAFs have on nonprofits and their constituents speak to the importance of this giving tool. By prompting donors to think of their giving as an ongoing commitment, DAFs challenge us to be more generous, more creative, and more impactful. The entire charitable sector benefits as a result—both today and tomorrow.